Blue Dolphin (The), 8825 Sr 52, Hudson, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE DOLPHIN (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8825 Sr 52, Hudson, FL 34667
License #: 6100991
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler unable to maintain a temperature of 41° or below
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. In back prep area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan containers
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back storage area
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Next to electrical panel by grill
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line bottles oil/water
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See temperatures
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 90°
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamer 89°
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Chicken stock 48° immediately discarded by cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs pooled over cooked turkey salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Under prep counter next to clean pots/pans
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. In back prep area on top shelf next to food
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door silver reach in cooler reading over 60° and glass face cracked
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In kitchen hand sink, rags in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee training card
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Out side drain **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler unable to maintain a temperature of 41 or below **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Off cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See temperatures under walk in cooler category. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. Walk in cooler **Warning**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Case of Potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots and pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Out side drain **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler unable to maintain a temperature of 41° or below **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Off cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Storage of bread **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line oil bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See temperatures under walk in cooler category. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on kitchen floor **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting green peppers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to sauces **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Soup 48° operator stated soup made previous night **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken next to raw fish **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Car cleaner next to single service **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Drink glass **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Room by Walkin cooler,andcookline.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Glass on Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on table mixer.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.Storeroom in middle of kitchen.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Some items **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Next to and above fryers.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Buffet line set up in banquet room area.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Cookline,leaks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Broiler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk in cooler door **Warning**
2/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding 2 door, salad reach ins and walk in cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Light not functioning.throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. **Warning**
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk in cooler door **Warning**
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big pots and silverware **Warning**
  • Critical - Cold holding 2 door, salad reach ins and walk in cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Outside prep **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Tuna scoop **Warning**
  • Light not functioning.throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board **Warning**
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Shortening **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in **Warning**
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk in cooler door **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 46?,, tuna salad45?lasagna 43? **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef over seafood in walk in freezer reach in cooler, raw beef over bread in freezer **Warning**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipment **Warning**
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400 ppm at cook line towel bucket **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled food storage shelves in dry storage and walk in coolershelves. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. In prep area, on top of ice maker, next to potatoes **Warning**
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). **Warning**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
12/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair....door to microwave on prep line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor....box in oysters in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....salad bar items in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....cook line hand sink
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair....above cook line in kitchen.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....cook line lights
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....cook line reach in coolers at 47F This violation must be corrected by : 11/17/11.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....cook line hand sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....cook line lights
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair....above cook line in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....foods on cooks line rwach in coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature....frozen spinach in prep room.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....cook line sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....end caps missing to lights.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface....filter to ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair....chipped plates.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor....bag of potatoes in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor....turkeys near walk in cooler
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....needs date marking
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....ladies room.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable....above hood system in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....end caps missing.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....in kitchen & behind bar.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Large lift top.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers at cooks line.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Several cooler doors don't seal properly - small & large lift tops.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Slight mold begginning to form on upper interior of main ice bin -behind white deflector plate.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water at handsink by walkin cooler not at adequate pressure.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Ouside back door - sewer clean out covers.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door is not self closing.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer on outside of walkin cooler reads 18 degrees F. Actual temperature 42 degrees F.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers at cooks line.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Lift top coolers at cooks line.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark on water filter to main ice machine. Must replace and date mark filters every six months.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Back of handles to reach in coolers at cooks line need cleaning.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Temperature of sour cream in lift top cooler 51 degrees F. Cooler was accidently unplugged due to loose electrical outlet. Transfer dairy products to other working cooler until temperature returns to 41 degrees or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Sauces and gravies cooled in five gallon buckets. Place in shallow containers to reach proper cooling time frame of 41 degrees in six hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Lift top cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef above fish inside walkin cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark on water filter to main ice machine. Must replace and date mark filters every six months.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink in back hallway. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Wall outlet servicing lift top cooler has a short.
7/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/24/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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